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Life Admin
Japan Fee Changes in 2026 — Departure Tax, Visa, Residence, and Passport Fees Explained
Japan's departure tax triples to ¥3,000 and passport fees drop from July 2026. Visa and residence fee hikes are proposed but not finalized. A clear breakdown of what is confirmed, what is pending, and who is affected.
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Culture
Tourists Can No Longer Take the JLPT in Japan from 2026 — What Changed and What to Do
From 2026, the JLPT in Japan requires a residence card. Tourists and short-term visitors are no longer eligible. Here is what changed, why, and how to find an overseas test site.
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Daily Life
Bicycle Transfer and Registration: My Real Experience with Inconsistent Guidance
Real experience of bicycle registration transfer (cancellation → re-registration) in Japan. Koban couldn't handle it, but a bicycle shop accommodated us. Re-registration completed about a week later (¥700). Includes questions to confirm beforehand.
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